midtown

American  

[mid-taun, -taun] / ˈmɪdˈtaʊn, -ˌtaʊn /

noun

1. the middle part of a city or town between uptown and downtown.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated in this part.

   a midtown restaurant.

adverb

1. to or in this part.

   She works midtown.

midtown British  

/ ˈmɪdˌtaʊn /

noun

1. the centre of a town See also downtown uptown

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Etymology

Origin of midtown

First recorded in 1930–35; mid- + town

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Example Sentences

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midtown

His mom dropped him off at the midtown studios of a satellite radio company, where he watched a morning show get made.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

New York 12 is an area of midtown that covers some of the richest parts of the city: Chelsea, the Upper West and Upper East sides, the Met, and the entirety of Central Park.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

He has pleaded not guilty in both the federal and state cases against him for the shooting death of Thompson in midtown Manhattan at the end of 2024.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

The events took place in midtown Manhattan, a few blocks from the famous sports arena hosting the Finals, which was sealed off for the game by a large police presence.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

I couldn’t pounce on Craig Finch or others like him in their midtown offices.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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Related Words

• central
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